Touchon is a fast-growing French heirloom carrot with exceptional sweetness and a crisp tender texture. Uniform cylindrical roots. One of the best-tasting carrot varieties available, and a favourite with gardeners who have tried several types and keep coming back to this one.
Nantes type, medium-early, reliable in Irish conditions. Excellent eaten raw, where the sweetness really comes through. Good for juicing too.
Carrot ‘Touchon’ (Daucus carota) is a prized old French heirloom variety, celebrated for its exceptional sweetness, crisp texture, and tender flesh. A fast growing Nantes type, it produces uniform, cylindrical roots up to 17cm long with a smooth skin and superb flavour. Ready in just 65 days, it is perfect for early sowings, successional crops, and gardeners seeking a reliable, delicious carrot. This packet contains approximately 4000 seeds.
ðą Sow spring to summer. Direct sow in deep, stone free, light soil.
âïļ Prefers full sun. Essential for strong growth and sweetness.
ð§ Water evenly and consistently. Prevents splitting and ensures tender roots.
ð Cylindrical, smooth roots. Harvest when young for the best flavour.
Bullet Technical Data
ðą Depth: 1 cm
ð
Sow: March to July
âïļ Light: Full sun
ðĄïļ Germination: 10-17 days
ð Height: Low leafy tops
ðŠī Spacing: Thin to 5-7 cm apart
âģ Harvest: Approx. 65 days from sowing
ðŠ Seeds: Approx. 4000 seeds
